Scripture engagement leads to knowing God—and lives changed forever. Now more than ever, Americans need to know God’s Word and the hope we have in its transformative message. The State of the Bible is a yearly, in-depth study, asking Americans their opinions and practices relating to the Bible, all made possible by generous supporters like you.
These Bible insights can provide critical information and give you direction for your Biblical ministry to help better serve the needs of people in your community.
Hope and Healing for Cameroon’s Hard Places
As General Secretary of the Bible Society of Cameroon, Luc Gnowa has helped bring God’s Word to thousands of Cameroonians. But one Bible recipient stands out in Luc’s memory—a woman named Mama Catherine, who recently died at the age of 118.Although Cameroonians have had access to the Bible in French and English, Mama Catherine didn’t hear the Scriptures in her…
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Fiji: Partners facilitate spiritual healing after Cyclone Winston
Ministry partners in Fiji used American Bible Society’s Scripture-based trauma healing curriculum to care for thousands of suffering people after Cyclone Winston struck the islands in February. Thanks to prior training in the principles of Biblebased trauma healing, partners Wes and Jerusha Neal quickly responded to needs on the ground.“Thousands of people were part of teaching sessions, received home (or…
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State of the Bible 2016
Fifty-three percent of Americans believe politicians would be more effective if they read the Bible more often, according to the 2016 State of the Bible survey. Conducted by American Bible Society and Barna Group, the annual survey gathers data about how Americans engage with the Bible and its message. This year’s survey also reports that 51 percent of Americans believe…
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7-Day Bible Challenge Applies Scripture to Community
A new online, 7-Day Bible reading challenge encourages readers to positively influence their communities by recommitting themselves to daily engagement with God’s Word. The 7-Day Bible Challenge explores topics such as following God faithfully, fostering a heart full of devotion, and being a light to the world.In addition to providing personal growth, readers will learn about the need for Bibles…
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Breaking New Ground with God’s Word
At first glance, it might appear that the life of Paul Burmeister in Central Kansas hasn’t changed much over the course of seven decades.“I’ve been raised on a farm and I’m still farming at the age of 78,” Paul says.Paul’s walk with the Lord echoes this steady pace of life.“I was raised in a Christian home—about eight miles from my…
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Pray Around the World
Bible Societies around the world are helping to share God’s message of hope and love with those who need it most. Here are prayer requests from a select group of Bible Societies that ask you to lift them up in prayer.NigeriaBible Society of Nigeria asks you to pray for peace in their country, which has been ravaged by terrorist groups,…
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